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Easy garam masala

Garam masala spice mix

Easy garam masala

Name: Easy garam masala
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Makes 1 small jar
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp coriander seed; 1 tbsp cumin seed; 2 tsp black peppercorn; 2 tsp ground cinnamon or ½ cinnamon stick; 1 tsp cardamom seeds (seeds from about 20 pods); 1 tsp fennel seed; ½ tsp whole cloves; 4 dried bay leaves

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Makes 1 small jar

Easy

Total time: 5 mins

Takes 5 mins

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Garam masala is an aromatic mixture of spices, used as a base in many Indian dishes, like curry, to bring flavour and warmth

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Ingredients

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2 tbsp coriander seed
1 tbsp cumin seed
2 tsp black peppercorn
2 tsp ground cinnamon

or ½ cinnamon stick
1 tsp cardamom

seeds (seeds from about 20 pods)
1 tsp fennel seed
½ tsp whole cloves
4 dried bay leaves

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Nutrition: per serving

kcal0
fat0g
saturates0g
carbs0g
sugars0g
fibre0g
protein0g
salt0g

low

Method

step 1

Toast the whole spices in a small pan until they are aromatic and have turned a shade or two darker. Don’t be tempted to skip this stage, as it really enhances the flavours.
step 2

Tip into a spice grinder (or use a pestle and mortar), then add the ready-ground spices and dried herbs if required, and crush to a fine powder. Store in a sealed jar for up to six months.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, June 2013

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